ESPP Tax Calculator & Return Estimator

Estimate ordinary income and capital gains tax on ESPP purchases and sales

This ESPP tax calculator models Section 423 qualified-plan economics: purchase price (with optional lookback), bargain element as ordinary income, post-purchase appreciation as capital gain, and net after-tax return. Use Auto mode to apply qualifying vs disqualifying rules from your holding dates, or force either disposition type to compare outcomes.

ESPP tax and return calculator

Plan & sale inputs

FMV figures from Form 3922 or your equity supplement; rates are federal+state proxies you control.

Results

Enter plan details and click Calculate.